Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre, based in London, provides nursery education, serving pupils aged 2 to 5. The school is a local authority nursery school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre currently has around 73 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.7% boys and 49.3% girls. Around 17.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 17.8%. other mixed pupils make up about 15.1% , followed by caribbean at 13.7%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 35 Effra Parade, London, SW2 1PL |
| Website: | https://effra.lambeth.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02077338425 |
| School Type: | Local authority nursery school |
| Education phase: | Nursery |
| Local authority: | Lambeth |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Emily Patterson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 100551 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 5 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 73 |
| Number of Boys: | 37 |
| Number of Girls: | 36 |
| White British | 17.80% | 13 |
| Other Mixed | 15.10% | 11 |
| Caribbean | 13.70% | 10 |
| Other White | 12.30% | 9 |
| African | 11.00% | 8 |
| Other Black | 9.60% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.50% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 5.50% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.50% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 1.40% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 72 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,772 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effra Primary School 37 Effra Parade , Brixton SW2 1PL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Mead Infant School Eaton Drive , Somerleyton Road SW9 8ND | - not rated | 331 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary School Regent Road , Herne Hill SE24 0EL | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Mead Primary School Moorland Road , SW9 8UE | 2out of 4 | 597 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jessop Primary School Lowden Road , Herne Hill SE24 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 691 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | - not rated | 597 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Utc 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 767 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dick Sheppard School Tulse Hill , SW2 2QA | - not rated | 863 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School North Dulwich Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | 4out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 767 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 1,471 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,408 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,098 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 3,054 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Olive School Somerleyton Road , Brixton SW9 8ND | - not rated | 331 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Francis School 297-299 Coldharbour Lane , Brixton SW9 8RP | - not rated | 735 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Francis School 297-299 Coldharbour Lane , Brixton SW9 8RP | - not rated | 735 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Thomas Francis Independent School 297-299 Coldharbour Lane , Brixton SW9 8RP | - not rated | 735 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Francis Academy 297-299 Coldharbour Lane , Brixton SW9 8RP | - not rated | 735 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.